Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
Purchase #1 | $12.45 | 13.394% | $14.1176 | $14.12 | $14.10 | $14.10 |
Purchase #2 | $80.60 | 13.286% | $91.3085 | $91.31 | $91.30 | $91.30 |
Purchase #3 | $233.74 | 6.730% | $249.4707 | $249.47 | $249.45 | $249.50 |
Purchase #4 | $130.36 | 11.630% | $145.5209 | $145.52 | $145.50 | $145.50 |
Purchase #5 | $116.27 | 13.125% | $131.5304 | $131.53 | $131.55 | $131.50 |
Purchase #6 | $146.33 | 8.700% | $159.0607 | $159.06 | $159.05 | $159.10 |
Purchase #7 | $242.62 | 3.188% | $250.3547 | $250.35 | $250.35 | $250.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $962.37 | $1,041.3635 | $1,041.36 | $1,041.30 | $1,041.40 |